1946 Aeronca CHAMP 7AC for sale

1946 Aeronca CHAMP 7AC

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$32,500 lowest of 2 offers
Location Freeport, IL
Total Time 675 hrs
Seats 2
Cruise 74 kts (137 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Fantastic 1946 7AC last restored and covered 2005 AFTT 4200hrs, with A65-8 TT 2800hrs, TTSOH 75hrs, Sensenich Wood propeller TTSPOH 75 hrs 13gal header, 5 gal wing tanks installed, approved, and paperwork (STC and 337) complete, not plumbed at this time, but all hardware to do so included. Empty weight 820lbs Compressions: #1 75/80, #2 76/80, #3 75/80, #4 78/80 October annual now complete, all times are approximate as aircraft is flown regularly, a good strong flying bird, that made the trip to Middletown Ohio for the National Aeronca Convention and back from North Texas this year. • Contact Jp Furnari, Owner - located Whitewright, TX 75491 United States • Tele• Posted March 17, 2026 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jeff Modica
barnstormers.com
$34,900
Scott Mcelroy
barnstormers.com
$32,500
Cameron Heddings
barnstormers.com
$39,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aeronca CHAMP 7AC

This 1946 Aeronca CHAMP 7AC is a 2-seat single engine piston with 675 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $32,500.

The CHAMP 7AC cruises at 74 kts (137 km/h) with a range of 230 nm (426 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 675 hours
Budget $68 for pre-purchase inspection

Aeronca CHAMP 7AC — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
74 kts (137 km/h)
Max Speed
83 kts (154 km/h)
Range
230 nm (426 km)
Ceiling
12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Max Weight
1,220 lbs (553 kg)
Useful Load
430 lbs (195 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AERONCA Champ

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AERONCA Champ. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Freeport, IL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

Price History

4 price events · sources: barnstormers.com

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